Legal Director, Data Protection & Privacy

Arrow Components

. Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the company’s global privacy and data governance programing.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $163,800 - $250,250 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the company’s global privacy and data governance programing.
Provide expert legal advice on privacy, data protection, AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
Serve as company Data Protection Officer in requisite jurisdictions as needed.
Monitor and interpret global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPL, HIPAA, ePrivacy Directive) and advise on business impact.
Draft, negotiate, and maintain data protection agreements, privacy terms, and contractual provisions.
Guide privacy-by-design and data governance principles across product development and business operations.
Oversee privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and incident response protocols.
Key member of cyber incident response team.
Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs for internal stakeholders.
Represent the company in regulatory matters, audits, and external counsel engagements.
Collaborate with compliance, security, and risk teams to align privacy practices with business goals.
Lead and mentor a team of privacy professionals and legal staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (CO bar or ability for reciprocity preferred).
7-10 years of legal experience, including in-house and/or law firm roles focused on privacy and data protection.
CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or similar certification required.
Deep knowledge of European and U.S. and other international privacy laws and frameworks.
Experience advising on privacy issues in SaaS or consumer tech industries.
Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex legal issues.
Excellent judgment, communication skills, and business acumen.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k, With Matching Contributions
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth Opportunities
And more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

data governanceprivacy lawdata protectioncontract negotiationprivacy impact assessmentsdata protection impact assessmentscybersecurityprivacy-by-designlegal adviceemerging technologies

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunication skillsjudgmentbusiness acumencollaborationmentoringindependencecross-functional initiative managementorganizational skillstraining development

Certifications

J.D.CIPP/ECIPP/USCIPM